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XRG, Eni acquire YPF Vaca Muerta stake

Analysis based on 8 articles · First reported Mar 09, 2018 · Last updated Jun 30, 2026

Sentiment
70
Attention
6
Articles
8
Market Impact
General
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Market Impact

The market is positively impacted by the increased investment in the global LNG supply, particularly from the Argentina — Vaca Muerta basin in Argentina. This joint venture involving XRG, YPFB, and Eni is expected to enhance energy security and provide a long-term source of LNG for international markets.

Oil and gas Energy
Event Summary

XRG and Eni have each signed agreements with YPFB to acquire a 32% interest in three upstream blocks in Argentina's Argentina — Vaca Muerta basin, with YPFB retaining 36%. These blocks are crucial for the integrated 12 million tonnes per annum (MTPA) Argentina Liquified Natural Gas (LNG) project. This investment supports XRG's strategy to build a resilient global gas and LNG platform and expands its global portfolio. For Eni, it strengthens its ability to develop world-scale gas resources. YPFB benefits by strengthening the project's value chain and advancing its development on a global scale. The transaction is subject to regulatory approvals and aims to connect Argentina — Vaca Muerta's gas resources with global markets, contributing to global energy security.

Entities Involved
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XRG
XRG is acquiring a 32% interest in three upstream blocks in Argentina's Argentina — Vaca Muerta basin, which will support its strategy to build a resilient global gas and LNG platform and expand its global gas and LNG portfolio.
Importance 100.0 Sentiment 75.0
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YPFB
YPFB is selling a 32% interest in three upstream blocks to XRG and Eni, while retaining 36%. This strengthens the Argentina LNG project's value chain and allows for its development on a global scale.
Importance 90.0 Sentiment 60.0
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Eni
Eni is acquiring a 32% interest in three upstream blocks in Argentina's Argentina — Vaca Muerta basin, which strengthens its ability to develop world-scale gas resources and convert them into competitive LNG for international markets.
Importance 85.0 Sentiment 65.0
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Argentina — Vaca Muerta
Argentina — Vaca Muerta is one of the world's most significant unconventional gas basins, and the upstream blocks within it will form a core part of the integrated Argentina LNG project, connecting its gas resources with global markets.
Importance 80.0 Sentiment 60.0
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Argentina
Argentina is the host nation for the Argentina — Vaca Muerta basin and the Argentina LNG project, which is expected to play an increasingly important role in meeting global demand for natural gas.
Importance 70.0 Sentiment 50.0
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Horacio Marín
Horacio Marín, Chairman and CEO of YPFB, stated that the entry of Eni and XRG into the upstream segment strengthens the Argentina LNG project's value chain.
Importance 40.0 Sentiment 0.0
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Guido Brusco
Guido Brusco, Chief Operating Officer Global Natural Resources at Eni, highlighted that Eni's entry into Argentina — Vaca Muerta strengthens its ability to develop large-scale gas resources.
Importance 40.0 Sentiment 0.0
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Mohamed Al Aryani
Mohamed Al Aryani, President of International Gas at XRG, commented on the strategic importance of the investment for XRG and Argentina's role in global natural gas supply.
Importance 40.0 Sentiment 0.0
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Abu Dhabi National Oil Company
Abu Dhabi National Oil Company is the wholly owned parent company of XRG, which is making a significant investment in the Argentina LNG project.
Importance 20.0 Sentiment 0.0
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